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Rodrigo Duterte Wins Davao Mayoral Race While in ICC Detention

Preliminary results show Duterte allies outperforming expectations in Senate races, bolstering Vice President Sara Duterte ahead of her impeachment trial.

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FILE - Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte gestures as she speaks during a press conference in Manila, Philippines on Feb. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Basilio Sepe, File)
FILE - Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is seen on a screen in the courtroom of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands, March 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, Pool, file)
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Overview

  • Former President Rodrigo Duterte, detained at the ICC for alleged crimes against humanity, has been re-elected as mayor of Davao City by a significant margin.
  • At least five Duterte-backed candidates are leading in Senate races, exceeding pre-election projections and strengthening Sara Duterte's position ahead of her Senate impeachment trial in July.
  • The midterm elections, viewed as a proxy battle between the Marcos and Duterte political dynasties, saw over 68 million Filipinos voting for 18,000 national and local posts.
  • Violence and security concerns marked the elections, with at least 16 election-related deaths and 163,000 police officers deployed nationwide to maintain order.
  • President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s endorsed candidates are projected to win six Senate seats, while two opposition candidates also appear to have secured spots.